Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11200) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11200) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Benrinnes
£81
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11200) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Benrinnes |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 51.5% |
| Age | 14 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £80.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11200) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11200) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11200) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £81 vs £83.
For beginners: Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11200) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £80.95)
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11200) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£80.95 vs £82.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11200) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Only Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11200) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)